chronologically
chronologically — 副詞
1. with events, records, or stages arranged from the earliest point to the latest o
按時間順序
依事件發生先後來排列
with events, records, or stages arranged from the earliest point to the latest one.
Ritu placed the interview clips chronologically before adding captions to the video.
Ritu 先按時間順序排好訪談片段，才替影片加上字幕。
arrange + object + chronologically for time-order sorting
The museum guide explained the war chronologically, beginning with the first invasion.
那位博物館導覽員按時間順序講解這場戰爭，從第一次入侵說起。
Feng saved the baby photos chronologically, starting with the hospital room pictures.
Feng 按時間順序存好寶寶的照片，先放醫院病房裡拍的那些。
The website shows court cases chronologically, so newer rulings appear near the end.
這個網站按時間順序顯示法院案件，所以較新的判決會出現在後面。
- sequentially
focuses on one step following another; not always tied to dates or time
- in order
broader and less formal; can refer to any organized sequence
- by date
more specific to documents, lists, and records marked with dates
- randomly
shows no planned or meaningful sequence
- thematically
groups items by topic rather than by time order
文法句型
arrange + object + chronologically
list/show + object + chronologically
用法筆記
Usually follows verbs such as arrange, list, show, or explain. It highlights time order, not the cause, topic, or importance of the events.
常見錯誤
chronologically — 形容詞
1. connected with the sequence of time, or arranged so earlier events come before l
按時間順序的
依先後次序排列的
connected with the sequence of time, or arranged so earlier events come before later ones.
The textbook gives a chronological account of Taiwan's democratic reforms.
這本教科書按時間順序介紹台灣的民主改革歷程。
chronological + account for events told in time order
Detectives built a chronological timeline from the shop camera recordings.
警探根據店內監視器畫面整理出一條按時間順序的時間線。
The report is chronological, so the flooding comes before the rescue.
這份報告是按時間順序寫的，所以水災發生在救援之前。
Matthew kept a chronological notebook of repairs made to the old boat.
Matthew 用一本按時間順序的筆記本記下老船每次維修的內容。
- time-ordered
more technical and often used for data, records, or lists
- sequential
emphasizes one stage after another and may not refer to time
- ordered
broader and less exact; does not itself show that time is the basis
文法句型
chronological + noun
be + chronological
用法筆記
Most often modifies nouns such as order, list, account, and timeline. Use it when the key idea is earliest-to-latest sequence rather than grouping by topic or theme.